The CountryWhanganui farmers well prepared for winter weatherA warm autumn has ensured farmers are well placed to handle winter.30 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRural programme helps farmer overcome depression58 per cent of injured farmers linked their accident to stress associated with farm work18 Jun 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAgribusiness morale crashes, leaders' strength sapped - new reportAgribusiness operating under extreme pressure as global food renaissance emerges.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeat works losing 'millions' through staff shortagesMeat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.14 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryWorking holiday visas extended, new MIQ spaces for specialist workersFarming groups had called for more dairy farm workers to be allowed in.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmall Business: Multi-purpose farm on mission to prove farming can be eco-friendlyAdrian Townsend talks growing its Northland hub from 800ha to 2500ha.06 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFifteen NZ dairy farms sold for $123 millionThe first farm to report M.bovis during the 2017 outbreak has been sold.01 Jun 09:18 PM
The CountryFather-of-five fighting for life after mystery infectionMichael Hales is fighting for his life in hospital after getting sepsis from an infection.01 Jun 02:26 AM
The CountryFocus: Sheffield Farmers abandon house following floodsFarmers in the North Canterbury region of Sheffield have been forced to abandon their homes due to the rising floodwater. Video / Hamish ClarkWatch31 May 11:29 PM
The CountrySheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
The CountryLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers asked to focus on winter grazing practicesThe campaign comes ahead of new rules on intensive winter grazing next year.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra announces opening forecast price of up to $8.75 per kgNearly $800m could flow into the Northland economy if strong milk price remains.26 May 05:00 PM
The CountryHorizons opens winter grazing consent applicationsHorizons will also be implementing a monitoring programme.26 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPolicy dubbed land grab leaves Northland farmers under threatNorthland farmers are anxious about policy they say alienates their property rights.18 May 05:23 PM
The CountryClimate change: Sheep and beef profits could be halved by 2100A new analysis has gauged how rising emissions could hit our farming sector this century.18 May 03:55 AM
The CountryBunny-pocalypse: Farming couple at a loss over rabbit infestationOn one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".16 May 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBusiness Hub: 42 Below founder, outgoing Savor chair Geoff Ross on his next chapterGeoff Ross reveals passion project that required him to step down from Savor.14 May 05:32 AM
The CountryTrue scale of NSW rural mouse plague horror revealedMouse plague has caused some Aussie farmers to lose their entire summer crops.11 May 05:37 AM
The CountryHorticulture, union welcome Govt's RSE announcementMeanwhile other industries are disappointed at missing out.10 May 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Genetic merit': Kiwi stud fathers 170,000 daughtersHe breeds daughters who are not overly tall but they are very wide, with capacious udders.05 May 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll eyes on Fonterra's capital restructure proposalProposals expected to address milk supply loss and high cost of entry.05 May 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina's audit of apple export sites over, now we waitApple and pear exports earned $900m last year.04 May 05:27 AM
The CountryPākehā farmers learn te reo and build pā on farmJane and Damian Roper's language lessons sparked a much larger project.04 May 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNerves high among food exporters over China auditsMeat exporters nervous about new Chinese audits with seafoods halt still unresolved.28 Apr 05:05 AM
The CountryFarmer awarded $22k after being served trespass noticeHilsley Short was left anxious and stressed about providing for his family.28 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryControversial irrigation scheme 'will hold farmers to account'Critics of the scheme are worried about nitrate levels and drinking water.27 Apr 04:21 AM
The CountryPotato chips probe: Dutch firm dumping surplus frozen fries in NZGovernment finds evidence a Dutch company is dumping surplus frozen fries in New Zealand.22 Apr 02:02 AM
The Country'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in CanterburyA farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.20 Apr 08:03 PM
The CountryAirfares, accommodation and $32 an hour: Aussie farmers lure Kiwi workersWith the travel bubble now open, recruiters across the ditch step up their ad campaigns.19 Apr 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStratford family celebrate farm centenaryThe farm has been in the family for 100 years, and that isn't changing any time soon.18 Apr 07:40 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup – The Govt's historic ban on live animal exportsANALYSIS: Pressure on Labour to ban live exports has been building for years.17 Apr 02:50 AM
